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Health

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Health

Nikki’s Story about Health

by Posted on February 4, 2014

I had to bartend with a very visible infection for several days.

Nikki
Washington, DC

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Health

Naomi’s Story about Health

by Posted on February 3, 2014

I was forced to work and finish my shift even though I couldn’t even walk.

Naomi
Washington, DC

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Health

Michelle’s Story about Health

by Posted on February 3, 2014

This is a story about how the Federal Government saved two American lives.

Michelle
Magnolia, TX

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Food & Nutrition Assistance , Health , Housing , Income Assistance

Margaret’s Story about Housing, Nutrition Assistance and Health

by Posted on January 30, 2014

The United States of America should not be looking to balance the budget on the…

Margaret
Pueblo, CO

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Food & Nutrition Assistance , Health , Housing

Lori’s Story about Housing, Health and Nutrition Assistance

by Posted on January 28, 2014

I feel like as a whole, government assistance is designed for people like us ...…

Lori
Arkansas

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Food & Nutrition Assistance , Health , Housing

Lori’s Story about Health, Housing and Nutrition Assistance

by Posted on January 28, 2014

I went from middle class to poverty in one day due to my disability.

Lori
Brandywine, MD

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Health

Lisa’s Story about Health

by Posted on January 28, 2014

Please continue to fight for programs for people like me, people like your neighbor. We…

Lisa
Oregon

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Health

Lindsay’s Story about Health

by Posted on January 28, 2014

I still had to go to work even though I was sick, and had it…

Lindsay
Washington, DC

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Food & Nutrition Assistance , Health , Unemployment Insurance

Laura’s Story about SNAP, Health and Unemployment Insurance

by Posted on January 28, 2014

Without unemployment benefits, FoodShare, and the Medicaid Family Planning Waiver, I don't know if I…

Laura
Wisconsin

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Health

Jose’s Story about Health

by Posted on January 28, 2014

Hear how senior citizens have benefited from the Senior Companion Program.

Jose
Alamo, TX

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Our American Story is a community of low-income families, service providers, and other community leaders working to expand economic opportunity for all through the power of their personal stories.

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